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EPDM Synthetic Rubber

EPDM is the product that is sitting on the number one spot in the DIY roofing charts at the moment, it is unrivalled in ease of installation, and life span. EPDM has been proven to outlast even fibreglass which also has a very good record when applied correctly.

• comes in one piece the size of the roof which negates the problems associated with parting joints.
• will flex and resists all changes in temperature without cracking or peeling
• is totally resistant to atmospheric pollution.
• is unaffected by UV light and ozone.
• does not become brittle with age.

EPDM synthetic rubber is not as new as you might imagine the first Synthetic Rubber Membranes, developed in America and were laid in the 1960's and are still protecting flat roofs some 50 years later. It is a remarkable material that can stretch, will not tear, split or crack and  It is designed to outlast all conventional roofing materials.

Over the years EPDM has been used under a wide range of climatic conditions, from the glaring sun of Arizona and the Middle East to the 'Arctic" conditions of ALASKA and northern Europe.

EPDM can be fully adhered, loose laid and ballasted or mechanically attached depending on the existing roof and its use. The easiest method for DIY is the ballasted method and that is the method shown, to see more detail click on the link below. 

 How is it fitted.  

Frequently Asked Questions about EPDM

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